13 independent reviews for Greece yoga vacation

Reviews for Greece yoga vacation

Anna Stracke review 18 Jul 2018

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Most definitely the location of the retreat, stunning views - easy access into the sea and commercially unspoiled neighbouring villages.
The informal atmosphere at the house, the superb yoga instruction, the delicious vegan food (I gorged myself on a simple dish consisting of chickpeas and wild rice, I still dream of it), friendly owners who unobtrusively kept everything running smoothly, the composition of the group - all ages from various backgrounds and abilities.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Book soon. Take advantage of the massage treatment provided by a local masseur, it was exceptionally good.
If you are a vegan, you simply must buy the Vegan sweet sticks at the airport in Thessaloniki (made by the famous Terkenlis patisserie) they are mouth-watering good - so good in fact, that they were gobbled up by my unrepentant carnivore partner in one sitting.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Unfortunately - the flight and the 4 hour bus ride to the resort has left a carbon footprint, but I hope the local community benefited from our stay.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

I truly enjoyed this vacation and came away recharged and happy and I shall continue taking Yoga lessons.
I am an absolute beginner at 62 years old - in the UK it is difficult to find beginner classes for the not so young. Molly, the yoga instructor was a true professional in managing this juxtaposition of age and level of experience. I was never made to feel embarrassed by my difficulties or inability to attain certain positions - all credit to Molly and the supportive attitude of the other members in the group.

Read the operator's response here:

Hi Anna. It was an absolute pleasure to have you in the retreat. We are so glad you enjoyed it. Regarding the carbon footprint of
your journey, sadly the most beautiful places in the world are sometimes a little difficult to get to. However, once here you
never have to get in a car again, you can go everywhere on foot (or swim!). We support our local community by providing much needed employment and purchasing fresh produce daily from local farmers and suppliers.We introduce our guests to the local tavernas and shopkeepers and cultivate and develop our olive groves which form an important part of the local environment.

David Clews review 2 Jun 2018

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

The whole retreat is fabulous from start to finish. Nick and Pippa are excellent hosts, the yoga instructor, Bonnie, fabulous attitude and teaching.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Book early as we are going back next year. Maybe travel to Thessaloniki from Gatwick as the best option.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Vegetarian week, so more in tune with healthier lifestyle. We did support the local economy one evening (Stefanos)

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Brilliant switch off and do yoga week. Eleven 90 minute yoga sessions progressing through the week. Food ample (3 times a day) and cake all day! Going back next year all being well, thank you Responsible Travel

Rebecca Burton review 30 Sep 2017

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Yoga

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Everything was great. I loved the yoga - molly was a great teacher. The location is stunning and the accommodation was lovely, as were our hosts Nick and Pippa. Food was really good. As we're the treatments. All in all it was fab.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Not massively.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Janet Patterson review 17 Apr 2017

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Seeing dolphins out in the bay while practising morning yoga. Early morning swimming in the cool clear Aegean Sea. Hiking to the local taverna. Connecting with the other members of the group over dinner of delicious home cooked vegetarian good.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Don't take much. A pair of trainers for hiking to the beach. A couple of pairs of yoga leggings and couple of outfits for the evenings. Favourite tops can be washed and hung out to dry midweek. The only € you need are to pay for treatments and for the transfers.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Eating the locally sourced food. Having a drink or meal at the local taverna. But overall I think the locals benefited me more than I did them - especially the treatments by the local masseur/reflexologist!

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Far surpassed my expectations particularly the yoga. With 10 people the teacher quickly got to know our individual needs and gave support and encouragement at all different levels. I felt totally refreshed and rejuvenated on my return home.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Amy Alexander review 18 Nov 2016

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

The great hospitality, facilities and setting of the operator combined with an amazing yoga teacher and delightful fellow-students.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Take the leap of faith and book the vacation - you will not regret it. I did not know anyone, the teacher or the area but had a truly magical time - Pippa and her
family who own the company go out of their way to make you feel relaxed and at home. They have found an amazing yoga teacher in Molly who gave each
student individual attention and hosted fabulous yoga classes - I have done quite a few yoga vacations and this one exceeded all others.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes - the local community are supported in many ways.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Fantastic and the website photos are a true reflection of what to expect - infinity pool, blue skies, sea views and well appointed rooms. You will have to take my
word for it but the meals are also amazing - so if I had to give one criticism it's that my clothes were a little more snug on the flight home than on the way out
but I suppose that really is my fault for having no will power.....

Su Winsbury review 26 Oct 2016

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

The yoga was amazing, Molly was a superb teacher and such a lovely person. The surroundings were beautiful, food was delicious and a wonderful group of
people - we were all made to feel so at home & nothing was too much trouble. I returned feeling incredibly relaxed, fit and healthy. There isn't anything I
could fault on this vacation apart from the dolphins not making a decent appearance!!

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Relax and enjoy. Book a couple of treatments with the visiting therapist, he is excellent. Pack light, you really don't need much at all.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, our food was all locally sourced and a taverna delivered the delicious evening meals. We even went and tidied up rubbish that was brought onto the
beach during a storm (this was voluntary not a part of the itinerary!!).

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Mike Sutton review 3 Jun 2016

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

So many memories, including the beautiful villa with incredible places to practice yoga or just sit and relax. 2 brilliant hosts, thank you Pippa and Nick. Good food, great ambiance and some new friends.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Do it! Pippa and Nick will contact you and give you any advice you might need relating to the particular vacation you are going on. Extremely hospitable and caring hosts.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

All the food and wine was locally sourced and authentically Greek - the delicious
evening meals were prepared by one of the Tavernas in the nearby village, and to even things up, when we went out as a group one evening, we went to one of the other Tavernas. A complimentary therapist was also a local man. The property was built using local tradesmen.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Lucy Moss review 1 Oct 2015

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

Too many to list; night swimming in the crystal clear, bath-warm sea; the fantastic yacht trip; the incredible yoga classes (the best teacher I've ever had!); the divine food; the bed so comfortable I wanted to steal it; the warm hospitality of our hosts...

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Make sure you buy postcards and stamps at the airport as there are no shops in the village; get cash out too as there are no cash machines!

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Absolutely. We had a locally based masseur, food from a local taverna, local herbal teas, and used absolutely no vehicles beyond the minivan on our airport transfers.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Outstandingly brilliant. Easily the best vacation I have ever been on; I have already booked in for next year.

Catherine Windross review 28 Sep 2015

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

I went to Greece on a yoga retreat and the most inspiring part was the view, on a hillside overlooking the sea with a specially made yoga terrace, totally tranquil and just a few steps down to a platform where we could jump into the sea! Heaven

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Take cash rather than other forms of money as there isn't anywhere to get euros. The village is very small and peaceful, with three tavernas, but no shops. The hosts will get anything you need when they drive into the town and couldn't be more helpful.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

The hosts encouraged us to use the local tavernas and boats, taxis etc.
They had food brought in from the tavernas too so yes it did benefit the community.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

It was an absolutely fabulous vacation, everything and more than expected. The level of yoga teaching was exemplary. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Jo Nicholl review 28 Sep 2015

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

The location was breath taking. the proximity to the sea, in such a peaceful and secluded area. The very warm welcome and kind and charming hosts. The yoga teacher was superb and the yoga platform, perched above the sea, was sublime.
The reflexology and massage treatment with a local Greek 'healer', Iannis, was the best I had had in many years.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Do not expect 'spa' environment. This is a relaxed and gentle environment, with no 'frills', except the house is perfect for yoga and calm. The food is local and simple and the local wine delicious. Whatever level of yoga you are at, you will be looked after.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes. The hosts are very aware of the environment and support the local community as much as possible. All food and wine sourced locally and we all ate at the local taverner one night.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Very high quality yoga instruction, sympathetic to all levels of experience. Very relaxing to be so close to the sea.

Carol Taylor review 22 Jun 2015

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

All of the vacation was memorable, from the yoga sessions, to the clear blue sea and wonderful scenery, and our excellent hosts and accommodation. I loved this unspoilt area of Greece.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

Be ready to have a wonderful vacation. It's a good idea to have done at least some yoga beforehand, but it's not essential.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, most of the evening meals were prepared by the local tavernas, and we were encouraged to spend some time in the local village, which we did. Food was very local and fresh. Our 'footprint' was minimal, we walked, did yoga, swam and spent time in the sun.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Excellent, it was a very enjoyable vacation - as a yoga vacation it was great yoga but also fun and very social.

Ragani Lindquist review 22 Dec 2014

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?

There were so many memorable parts. The house was stunning and the view was even better! Our hosts were wonderful and very welcoming. Our fab yoga teacher was very attentive and perceptive and I left feeling my practice had improved significantly. And the food cooked by our chef was absolutely delicious!

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?

The days were lovely and warm but it was a bit chillier in the evenings than I thought it would be - I would take a few more warmer items.
If you think you're going to lose weight on this healthy yoga vacation, think again, as you won't be able to help getting second helpings of the amazing food! However, you will leave feeling healthier, more relaxed and happier! I recommend having a treatment from the local, very intuitive healer.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?

Yes, for instance all food sourced I understood to be local.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?

Amazing - I left the vacation feeling healthy, refreshed and very relaxed - it was exactly what I needed after a very busy, stressful period in my life and I would not hesitate to go again.

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